Question

Three capacitors C₁ = 6 μF, C₂ = 12 μF and C₃ = 20 μF are connected to a 100 V battery, as shown in figure alongside:

Calculate:

(i) Charge on each plate of capacitor C₁. 

(ii) Electrostatic potential energy stored in capacitor C₃. 

Answer 1

Combined capacity of C₁ and C₂ in series